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Many actors struggle to be seen on the big screen even today. Take a look at Bollywood actors who began their careers with television.
Often addressed as the Badshah of Bollywood, the superstar started his career as an actor in the television series Fauji (1989). Years later, in 1992, Khan made his Hindi film debut in Deewana.
Not many are aware that Khurrana won the second season of the famous reality television show MTV Roadies in 2004. Years later, he made his film debut in 2012 with the romantic comedy Vicky Donor.
Beginning her career in television soap operas such as Chand Ke Paar Chalo (2008–2009), she made her Hindi film debut with the comedy-drama Vicky Donor (2012).
Desai marked her acting debut with the successful television drama Kasam Se (2006-2009). She made her Hindi film debut with Rock On!! (2008), starring Farhan Akhtar and Arjun Rampal in lead roles.
The National Award-winning actress made her television debut in 1995 in the serial Hum Paanch. She made her film debut in the Bengali film Bhalo Theko (2003), while her first Hindi film was Parineeta (2005).
Roy started her career with the drama Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi in 2006. She featured in the Punjabi film Hero Hitler in Love in 2011. Her popular role is as an antagonist in Brahmastra (2022).
In 1993, Madhavan debuted as a TV actor in Yule Love Story. Years later, he was seen on the big screen in the English-language film - Inferno in 1997. His first Hindi film was Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein (2001).
Not many know that the 38-year-old star made his showbiz debut as a VJ for shows on Channel V and then gradually climbed up the ladder of success. He made his Bollywood debut in London Dreams (2009).